For the fools using Higher octane gas...
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[hr]Originally posted by: HondaGuruary 1, 1996, no leaded gasoline may be sold for highway use.
Q. Which octane grade should I use in my car?
A. Use the recommendation in your car owner's manual as a starting point for selecting the proper gasoline. If you notice engine knock over an extended time and your engine is adjusted correctly, try a higher octane gasoline. Also, higher octane may provide a performance benefit (better acceleration) in cars equipped with knock sensors. Many late model and high-performance (turbo-charged and supercharged) cars fall into this category.[hr]
[hr]Originally posted by: HondaGuruary 1, 1996, no leaded gasoline may be sold for highway use.
Q. Which octane grade should I use in my car?
A. Use the recommendation in your car owner's manual as a starting point for selecting the proper gasoline. If you notice engine knock over an extended time and your engine is adjusted correctly, try a higher octane gasoline. Also, higher octane may provide a performance benefit (better acceleration) in cars equipped with knock sensors. Many late model and high-performance (turbo-charged and supercharged) cars fall into this category.[hr]
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Higher octane gas would only improve your acceleration if your engine required it (higher compression engines) where the closer the piston travels upwards in the combustion cycle. That requires a higher octane (resistance to ignition) so the fuel will ignite when its supposed to and when its most efficient. So if you used a lower octane rated fuel in a high compression motor, the fuel would ignite too early and cause a power loss (among other problems)
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